Dead Smoker’s Family Says Tobacco Companies Chose Unsafe, Addictive Designs

Mealey's ( July 20, 2022, 1:40 PM EDT) -- BOSTON — The family of a deceased smoker who got hooked after smoking a free sample pack at age 16 told jurors July 15 during opening arguments in a Massachusetts state court that a tobacco company caused the decedent’s addiction and death from lung cancer by designing smoother-tasting menthol cigarettes to intentionally addict smokers.  VIDEO FROM THE TRIAL IS AVAILABLE....

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